Lab Technician III - Decatur, IL

Job Description

Lab Technician III - Decatur, IL

Job Summary
Performs sample analysis, documentation and data entry in a high-volume process-control laboratory, while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and quality programs.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyzes production and finished product samples to determine product quality and safety
• Documents analytical results and lab activities including but not limited to food safety, product quality, housekeeping and hazardous waste generation
• Reviews in-process and finished product analytical data for completion, accuracy and quality/food safety implications
• Communicates interdepartmentally, regarding lab activities, analytical data, product quality and food safety
• Enters analytical data into Lab Information Management System
• Assists with daily housekeeping duties and improvements
• Performs basic instrument maintenance and repair
• Shows active leadership by being involved in one of the following: Lead Technician group, Leader in PE initiatives for the Lab
• Plays an role as an active leader in the lab by peer development to align with self-directed work force
• Reports product quality or food safety issues to QA
• Understands their role in food safety and quality systems, actively participates in food safety efforts and ensures all activities conform to good manufacturing practices.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school diploma
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills

Education/Training

• High school diploma; Bachelor’s degree in science related field is preferred
• Continuing education classes, certificate or degree in a science related field or at least one year of experience in a science related field

Special Skills

• Good organization/planning and problem solving skills
• Good written/verbal communication skills

Working Conditions

• Respiratory Hazards:
• Dust
• Hot/Cold Temperature Extremes
• Temperature and humidity controlled
• Indoor
• Chemicals
• Hazardous chemicals present
• Lighting

Physical Requirements

• Moves/transports fifty pounds
• Ascends/descends stepladders
• Moves to and from lab workstations
• Positions self to reach items and instruments on lab benches
• Diagnoses mechanical problems with lab instruments
• Operates lab instruments
• Installs and removes lab instruments
• Inputs lab data
• Organizes documentation
• Communicates and exchanges information with employees of other departments
• Ensures conformance with policy/programs
• Judges functionality of lab instruments
• Judges accuracy of lab data
• Opens, prepares and analyzes samples
• Lifts and carries samples, instruments, steel transfer vessels, boxes, supplies

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
​Hiring Manager-  William Wiedmann   ​
Recruiter-  Dolly Lamba

 

City

Decatur

State

IL - Illinois

Location Country

United States

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, inc